At a Glance
Median Income
$26,920
$21,087 per capita
Median Rent
$946/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
402/100K
1,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
57.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
24.1% smoking rate
How Remerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Remerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Remerton a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Remerton residents earn a median household income of $26,920 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,087. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 57.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,318 business establishments, including 286 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Remerton reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,125/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Remerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Remerton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,430
Median Age23.9 yrs
Density7,150/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$26,920
Per Capita$21,087
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty57.9%
County GDP$7,135M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
C
Home Value
Rent$946
Ownership0.8%
Zillow$155,114
Housing Units799
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent402/100K
Property1,125/100K
Health
Obesity50.1%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death11,342/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation182 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute16 min
Broadband63.6%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Remerton was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 286 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.